Other reviews
Kaskada Golf Resort (Brno Jinacovice) - Czech Republic
"What is refreshing about Gaunt the architect is that he is not of the flouncing, egotistical variety. For him the award of a contract is a privilege, not a professional right and he recognises the honour of being chosen. "
Trevor Ledger, Golf Management Europe
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Left to right:
Mr Pavel Zeman Managing Director of Kaskada Golf Resort
Mr Vladimir Plasil, Chief Executive of Alta a.s. and owner of Kaskada Golf Resort
Jonathan Gaunt
Mr Milan Vesely President, Czech Golf Federation
Castleknock - Republic of Ireland
“One of the more ambitious projects around Dublin...”
Peugeot Golf Guide review
“Good value and good golf in Irish splendour.”
Adam Lawrence, Golf Course Architecture Magazine.
“The course, refreshingly, has no pretentions... a seductively restful environment.
According to owner, Paul Monahan, the design brief... was to deliver a ‘proper’ golf course... an interesting challenge for handicap players, rather than one aimed at staging the Irish Open. In every sense a member’s course.
It seems clear that the finished product will become an admirable addition to golfing amenities in the metropolitan area."
Dermot Gilleece, Irish Sunday Independent
“The aesthetic effect, quite apart from the golfing challenge... is stunning.”
Philip Reid, The Irish Times
“Your golf course is without doubt one of the finest I have played in recent years. Great greens, great clubhouse, all adding up to a memorable day out. I will be back.”
Niall Quinn MBE, Sunderland Football Club Chairman
Castleknock Newsletter – Spring 2008 Issue
“Castleknock is a great golf course, demands huge respect, the best designed course around. It is designed with great imagination to challenge the skill of all levels of golfers. Rare are the qualities found in this design. Beware – a true test of golf!”
Simon Byrne, Golf Professional - Hermitage Golf Club, Dublin
Castleknock Newsletter – Spring 2008 Issue
Click here to read Top 100 Golf Courses Review - Editor Keith Baxter describes Castleknock as a ‘gem’ course
Linden Hall - UK
“The owners love the end result”
Peugeot Golf Guide review
“..a truly magnificent course”
The Journal
“..a real joy to play”
Linden Hall Evening Chronicle
“Jonathan Gaunt is an architect destined for great things”
Golf Monthly
“..Will he etched on your memory for a long time”
Golf World
"You'll go a long way, too, to find a superior 18th hole, and a trio of other par 4s would grace any course"
Barry Ward, Golf Monthly
“Jonathan, in my opinion, has made an excellent job of using the existing woodland and burns, as well as sensitively introducing further plantations and lakes to suit the existing terrain.”
David Curry,
Golf Manager & Professional
Linden Hall Golf Course
Jonathan Gaunt’s best course in this region (possibly his best anywhere) also has its admirers, not least amongst them being Prince Andrew. A thrilling roller-coaster ride through mature woodland, serene parkland and high moorland, every hole is memorable and none more so than the par three 4th and 15th holes, both in lovely woodland settings and both requiring full carries over water. Set amidst a stunning backdrop of the Cheviot Hills and Northumbrian coastline, there are few better locations for “getting away from it all”.
Voted No 4 – Linden Hall
Living North Article – 2003 - 21 Up.
George Oldham, Editor of “Following theFairways” nominates his 21 top North East courses.
"Spotted your course review on the Golf Europe website regarding Linden Hall.
You’ve every right to be biased about this course as you undoubtedly created a Northumberland masterpiece. I’ve played this course umpteen times now, always enjoy the challenge, rain or shine and from the tiger tee’s it can literally bring you to your knees if your game isn’t in A1 condition.
It is quite simply the best course in the region and gets better as it matures.
You should feel justifiably proud of your achievements. Well Done !!!!"
Steve Gordon.
6 Handicap - member.
Morpeth Golf Club
“The layout is a unique and undulating mixture of 19th century parkland, mature woodland and open countryside. Linden Hall opened for play to a standing ovation in 1997. Designed by Jonathan Gaunt in four loops, with each loop finishing close to the hotel.
But, it’s the one shot holes at Linden Hall that will remain lodged in the mind for a very long time. Each of the par threes are quite stunning, framed by mature trees and featuring plenty of do-or-die carries across water. It’s hard to pick a favourite, but the 7th is a gem.”Keith Baxter, Editor
Top 100 Golf Courses – Course Review – Voted 115th
“I was impressed by the design of the course when I first played and now the greens have improved immeasurably, for such a young course (1995) it has a feeling of being established.”
Reader - Top 100 Golf Courses
“An interesting resort course that keeps you thinking and on your toes all the way round. Great par 3’s as already mentioned and also really good greens and general condition.”
Reader - Top 100 Golf Courses
“Clearly its best facet is the excellent group of par threes – they are first class.”
Reader - Top 100 Golf Courses
Ramside Hall - UK
“We feel Jonathan made very good use of the land’s existing contours and features. This has resulted in a fine golf course of high recognition in our northern area, in being both a test of ability at all levels but also very fair.”
Roger Shaw,
Golf Course Manager
Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club
Jonathan Gaunt, the architect of the Ramside, tends to be a little more up-front, particularly when in what he describes as his “American / British hybrid” mode, as he was when designing these spectacular 27 holes which incorporate not only 14 American style lakes but also a myriad of traditional Scottish pot bunkers and greenside swales. I love the challenge of this extravagant course, which incidentally, boasts its own special backcloth of Durham Cathedral in the distance.
Voted No 9 – The Ramside
Living North Article – 2003 - 21 Up.
George Oldham, Editor of “Following theFairways” nominates his 21 top North East courses.
Redlibbets - UK
“The designer has done an excellent job...”
Today’s Golfer
“One of the most impressive courses to open in Britain last year”
Senior Golfer Magazine
West Hill - UK
“It is always such fun to play”
Peugeot Golf Guide review
“This is a truly delightful golf course”
Top 100 Golf Courses in the World review
“West Hill…makes a strong candidate for the title of most improved course in the county. Visitors will find the money has been wisely spent restoring a classic layout to a condition worthy of its history. Completing the trio of famous neighbouring W's not far away is Worplesdon and the existence of these three great courses almost within a stone's throw is a tribute to the exceptional suitability of the terrain”
Country Life Magazine
Willow Valley - UK
“Another jewel in the county’s glittering crown...”
Yorkshire Post
“Yorkshire's newest and most exciting golf experience”
Yorkshire Post
Worplesdon - UK
“It’s a real privilege to play this quiet and elegant course”
Top 100 Golf Courses in the World review
Los Barrancos de la Zagaleta - Spain
“Simply building a golf course on such an extreme site is a major achievement, and when one factors in the extraneous problems of permitting, environmental restrictions, contractors, landslides et al, it is hard to imagine how the course ever happened.”
Adam Lawrence, Golf Course Architecture Magazine.
